Dancers
SOC Code: 27-2031 Job Zone 3: Medium Preparation Needed
Perform dances. May perform on stage, for broadcasting, or for video recording.
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Prevailing Wage Levels (National)
DOL/OFLC prevailing wage thresholds for Dancers. Hourly rates x 2,080 = annual.
FY2027 Weighted Lottery Impact
| Level | Lottery Entries | Est. Selection Rate |
|---|---|---|
| Level I (Entry) | 1 entry | ~16% |
| Level II (Qualified) | 2 entries | ~31% |
| Level III (Experienced) | 3 entries | ~45% |
| Level IV (Expert) | 4 entries | ~61% |
Prevailing Wages by Metro Area
| Metro Area | Level I | Level II | Level III | Level IV |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hawaii / Kauai nonmetropolitan area | $29,349 | $69,035 | $108,701 | $148,387 |
| Prescott Valley-Prescott, AZ | $86,507 | $101,379 | $116,272 | $131,144 |
| Yuma, AZ | $86,965 | $101,566 | $116,189 | $130,790 |
| Tucson, AZ | $86,861 | $101,421 | $116,002 | $130,562 |
| Arizona nonmetropolitan area | $84,864 | $100,027 | $115,170 | $130,333 |
| New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ | $39,499 | $61,734 | $83,990 | $106,226 |
| Allentown-Bethlehem-Easton, PA-NJ | $38,875 | $60,216 | $81,536 | $102,877 |
| Trenton-Princeton, NJ | $38,917 | $60,237 | $81,536 | $102,856 |
| Atlantic City-Hammonton, NJ | $38,896 | $60,195 | $81,515 | $102,814 |
| Binghamton, NY | $37,960 | $58,802 | $79,622 | $100,464 |
Key Skills
| Skill | Importance | Level |
|---|---|---|
| Active Listening | 3.2 | |
| Coordination | 3.0 | |
| Critical Thinking | 3.0 | |
| Social Perceptiveness | 2.9 | |
| Time Management | 2.9 | |
| Monitoring | 2.9 | |
| Speaking | 2.9 | |
| Active Learning | 2.8 | |
| Service Orientation | 2.8 | |
| Reading Comprehension | 2.8 |
Knowledge Areas
| Knowledge | Importance |
|---|---|
| Fine Arts | 4.5 |
| English Language | 3.5 |
| Customer and Personal Service | 2.9 |
| Mathematics | 2.6 |
| Transportation | 2.5 |
| Psychology | 2.5 |
| Sales and Marketing | 2.5 |
| Therapy and Counseling | 2.5 |
Education Requirements
| Education Level | % of Workers |
|---|---|
| High school diploma | 45.1% |
| Less than high school | 34.2% |
| Some college | 13.5% |
| Post-secondary certificate | 7.2% |
Typical Tasks
- Train, exercise, and attend dance classes to maintain high levels of technical proficiency, physical ability, and physical fitness.
- Study and practice dance moves required in roles.
- Harmonize body movements to rhythm of musical accompaniment.
- Perform classical, modern, or acrobatic dances in productions, expressing stories, rhythm, and sound with their bodies.
- Collaborate with choreographers to refine or modify dance steps.
- Coordinate dancing with that of partners or dance ensembles.
- Attend costume fittings, photography sessions, and makeup calls associated with dance performances.
- Audition for dance roles or for membership in dance companies.
Technology Skills
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